Language learning The aims are that the pupil shall be able to • identify areas where English is useful for him or her • find similarities between words and expressions in English and his/her own native language • use dictionaries and other aids in his or her own language learning Communication The aims are that the pupil shall be able to • understand and use common English words and phrases connected to day-to-day life, recreation and interests, both orally and in writing • use the basic sound system • use some common grammatical structures, words, simple sentence structures and spelling patterns • use simple spoken phrases to obtain help in understanding and being understood • understand the meaning of words and phrases based on the context they are used in • understand the main content of simple spoken presentations of familiar topics • use some polite expressions and take part in simple everyday dialogues • use some stock expressions that are common in familiar situations, both orally and in writing • express himself/herself through drama, role play and improvisation • read and understand the main points in texts about familiar topics • write short messages and simple sentences that describe, narrate and ask • indicate prices, amounts and sizes
• use digital tools to find information and create text Culture, society and literature The aims are that the pupil shall be able to • give some examples of English-speaking countries • compare some aspects of the way of living, traditions and customs in Norway and English-speaking countries • join in nursery rhymes, songs and stories in English • express thoughts and emotions in the encounter with English-language literature and child culture • prepare oral or written texts inspired by English-language literature and child culture
Competence aims after Year 4
Language learning
The aims are that the pupil shall be able to
• identify areas where English is useful for him or her
• find similarities between words and expressions in English and his/her own native language
• use dictionaries and other aids in his or her own language learning
Communication
The aims are that the pupil shall be able to
• understand and use common English words and phrases connected to day-to-day life, recreation and interests, both orally and in writing
• use the basic sound system
• use some common grammatical structures, words, simple sentence structures and spelling patterns
• use simple spoken phrases to obtain help in understanding and being understood
• understand the meaning of words and phrases based on the context they are used in
• understand the main content of simple spoken presentations of familiar topics
• use some polite expressions and take part in simple everyday dialogues
• use some stock expressions that are common in familiar situations, both orally and in writing
• express himself/herself through drama, role play and improvisation
• read and understand the main points in texts about familiar topics
• write short messages and simple sentences that describe, narrate and ask
• indicate prices, amounts and sizes
• use digital tools to find information and create text
Culture, society and literature
The aims are that the pupil shall be able to
• give some examples of English-speaking countries
• compare some aspects of the way of living, traditions and customs in Norway and English-speaking countries
• join in nursery rhymes, songs and stories in English
• express thoughts and emotions in the encounter with English-language literature and child culture
• prepare oral or written texts inspired by English-language literature and child culture